In a shocking reveallation, Jude Ogbonna, the publisher of the online news portal Alutaexpress.com, says that he is apprehensive and alleges that the Chairman of the Aninri Local Government Council, Hon. Bennett Ajah, may want to have him gagged.
Mr. Ogbonna, who has been vocal in his criticisms of Hon. Ajah’s leadership, insists that he has done nothing more than offer constructive criticism through his platform.
However, it appears that Hon. Ajah and his allies have taken issue with Mr. Ogbonna’s criticisms and have gone as far as to threaten him with intimidation tactics.
Despite having no action taken against him yet, Mr. Ogbonna is fearful that a meeting brokered with Hon. Ajah’s close ally, Chief El Ajah, may be a trap to have him arrested.
Writing to authorities, Mr. Ogbonna has requested that they take necessary precautions to protect him from any harm. He has specifically asked for support between the hours of 11am and 6pm on June 6th, 2023.
In his message, he has reached out to brothers, friends, newsmen, and human rights activists to plead for their support in this troubling situation.
The contents of this message are a clear indication of the pressing need to protect the freedom of speech and protect journalists from intimidation tactics. As the story unfolds, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on any new developments.
Calls made to Hon. Ajah’s phone number were not picked and text message sent to him was not replied. GMTNews
